- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ferriday, LA
Ferriday Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Ferriday Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220048000318
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferriday Junior High School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Ferriday · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 92.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferriday Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferriday Junior High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Ferriday, LA.
School address
District: Concordia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220048000318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Ferriday Junior High School grew from 230 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 220048000318 · Ferriday, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 11:1 · 92.2% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Vidalia Lower Elementary School (415 students)
Ferriday Junior High School grew from 230 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Ferriday Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vidalia Lower
Vidalia Lower Elementary School
415 students
- Monterey High
Monterey High School
369 students
- Vidalia High S
Vidalia High School
364 students
- Vidalia Junior
Vidalia Junior High School
336 students
- Vidalia Upper
Vidalia Upper Elementary School
316 students
- This school
Ferriday Junior High School
241 students
What this shows Ferriday Junior High School reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferriday Junior High School compares
Ferriday Junior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 35% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.2% | ▲ 48% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,509
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 89.2%
White 7.9%
Two or More 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Ferriday Junior High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Concordia Parish reports $15,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ferriday Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vidalia Lower Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vidalia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vidalia Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vidalia Upper Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferriday Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ferriday Junior High School
How many students attend Ferriday Junior High School?
Ferriday Junior High School has 241 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ferriday, LA. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferriday Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferriday Junior High School is 11:1, which is 35% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ferriday Junior High School?
92.2% of students at Ferriday Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferriday Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Ferriday Junior High School is African American at 89.2% of enrollment, in Ferriday, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferriday Junior High School?
Ferriday Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ferriday Junior High School rank among public schools in Ferriday?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferriday Junior High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Ferriday, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ferriday on the city page.
What other schools are in Concordia Parish?
Besides Ferriday Junior High School, Concordia Parish also operates Vidalia Lower Elementary School (415 students), Monterey High School (369 students), and Vidalia High School (364 students). See the Concordia Parish district page for the complete list.